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Woman Performs Cupping Therapy on Herself, Fails Miserably
A woman’s attempt to perform a cupping therapy session by herself in China ended in a disaster that involved firefighters being called in. According to local reports, the unnamed woman did her self-cupping therapy inside a shopping mall in Qingdao in China’s eastern Shandong…
· Carl Samson
Woman Jumps in Front of Train to Scare Boyfriend During Fight
A woman in eastern China caused a public scare after leaping onto a railway track to scare her boyfriend in an ongoing fight. The woman, identified by the name Wang, jumped onto the tracks seconds before a train arrived at Nanjing South Railway Station on Nov. 12.
· Bryan Ke
Drunk Irish Passenger Arrested for Abusing Air India Staff After They Cut Her Off Drinks
An intoxicated Irish woman, who claims to be an international human rights lawyer, was arrested for a long, drunken tirade which involved spitting on an Air India staff member mid-flight after the crew denied her more wine. The incident happened during a flight from Mumbai,…
· Jin Hyun
Cartoon About 3 Bears and a Korean Girl is the Representation We’ve Been Waiting For
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past three years, you’ve likely come across the ever popular Cartoon Network series, “We Bare Bears” — the story of three adorable bear brothers and a Korean child genius. The unique show features a bilingual Korean American family…
· Carl Samson
Thai Couple Kidnapped By ‘Taxi Driver’ and Scammed $278 in Paris
A pair of Thai tourists suffered a Parisian nightmare after being detained in a Paris taxi and scammed out of €247 ($278) for a ride that normally costs €50 to €55 ($56 to $62). A tourist couple rode the suspicious “taxi” from Charles de Gaulle airport to the French capital on…
· Ryan General
Bruno Mars Donates 24,000 Thanksgiving Meals to Hawaiians After Tour
Following the massive success of his “24K Magic” album and international tour which concluded at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu this past Sunday, Bruno Mars gave back to people in need in his homeland of Hawaii. Mars reportedly partnered with the Salvation Army’s 48th annual…
· Bryan Ke
Billionaire Jack Ma Puts on Lipstick and Models Clothes For Singles Day Show
Alibaba’s co-founder and chairman Jack Ma tried to show off his skills during Singles’ Day in China, including packaging boxes, modeling clothes, putting on lipstick, delivering packages and tying hairy crabs.
· Carl Samson
Japanese Woman Stabs U.S. Airman to Death Because She Didn’t Want to Break Up
A U.S. Air Force member stationed at Yokota Air Base in Tokyo died of stab wounds in the neck and abdomen in what appears to be the grim conclusion of a domestic dispute with a Japanese woman. Master Sgt. Nicholas Vollweiler, 35, was found unconscious in his Tachikawa…
· Ryan General
In Taiwan, Grabbing ‘Boba’ Means Something Else Entirely
Pearl tea, bubble tea, bubble cup, and boba are the most common names we use to refer to our favorite tea-based, tapioca ball-filled drink from Taiwan. Judging by the way the tapioca balls look, most of these names are self-explanatory, as the chewy balls made from cassava…
· Kimberly Nguyen
‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Star Lana Condor Lands New Holiday Campaign With H&M
Lana Condor, star of “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” on Netflix, just released a holiday photo shoot with Swedish clothing retail giant H&M. Condor made the announcement via her Instagram page, making fans want to drive to the nearest mall right away.
· Carl Samson
Ukrainian Singer Under Fire After Posting Racist ‘Slant-Eyes’ Photo on Instagram
A Ukrainian singer is under fire for doing a “slant-eyed” gesture in an Instagram post that apparently encourages people to smile more. Regina Todorenko, 28, posted the photos in late August, but English-speaking users only noticed them recently — and many are not smiling.
· Editorial Staff
New Pokémon Detective Pikachu Trailer Has Fans Freaking Out
Who would have thought Ryan Reynold’s next act would be voicing Pikachu in the just released Pokémon Detective Pikachu Trailer.
· Bryan Ke
China Debuts Their First ‘AI Anchor’ That Speaks English
Xinhua News Agency recently debuted its first-ever English speaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) news anchor, which can read and deliver the news just like a real person. The AI anchor, which made its debut at the fifth World Internet Conference that was recently held in…
· Carl Samson
Taiwanese Star Outed By Angry Boyfriend After He Cheated With 3 Men at the Same Time
Taiwanese star Aaron Yan is currently under fire after being dragged out of the closet and accused of dating three men all at the same time. The allegation comes from a certain “Mr. A,” who claims to be one of the 32-year-old actor’s boyfriends, ET Today reports.
· Ryan General
HIV-Infected Army Sergeant in Thailand Admits to Raping Over 70 Teenage Boys
Thai police apprehended an HIV-positive, high-ranking soldier on Wednesday for allegedly raping an estimated 75 teenage boys. Army sergeant major Jakkrit Khomsing is accused of luring his victims, age 13-18, using a false profile on the gay dating app “Blued,”…
· Bryan Ke
Professor Crowdfunds for Documentary About Taiwan’s Famous ‘Love Boat’
Valerie Soe, a professor of Asian American Studies at the San Francisco State University, has launched an Indiegogo independent documentary film campaign that will look into one of Taiwan’s global longest-running summer program titled as “Love Boat: Taiwan.”
· Carl Samson
John Liu Elected as the First Taiwan-Born State Senator in New York
John Liu became the first Taiwan-born U.S. state senator in New York after winning his race this week. The Democratic candidate, 51, won the seat in the New York State Senate District 11 with 31,858 votes or 55% of those cast.
· Bryan Ke
Veteran Muay Thai Fighter Dies After KO in Thailand During WBC Title Fight
Christian Daghio, a veteran Italian Muay Thai fighter, was pronounced dead days after his fatal KO during the WBC Asian Boxing Council Silver Light Heavyweight title fight against Don Parueang. The tragic incident took place at Rangsit International Stadium in…
· Ryan General
Amazing 11-Year-Old Drone Pilot From Thailand Becomes First Female World Drone Racing Champion
A talented eleven-year-old girl from Thailand recently captured the women’s gold at the first-ever FAI World Drone Racing Championships.
· Carl Samson
Minnesota Student Reveals Details of Alleged Rape by Chinese Billionaire Richard Liu
The 21-year-old University of Minnesota student accusing JD.com CEO Richard Liu of rape claimed that the Chinese billionaire just “threw me onto the bed” even after she rejected his advances multiple times. China and the world was shocked in September when Liu was arrested on…
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BTS connects to HYBE, Weverse, memberships, merch, and tickets.
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Person · Screen
Anna Sawai
Her 'Shogun' win cracked a category that had never gone to an Asian actor in 76 years of the Emmys — a ceiling break that arrived only once the industry let an Asian-led epic play in its own language.
Culture surface · Beauty
Beauty retail
Beauty retail is a culture-first entry point into the listed company behind it.
Person · Music
Dimash Qudaibergen
A Kazakh singer with a freakish multi-octave range conquered China's living rooms overnight and became Central Asia's most improbable soft-power export — a diaspora-of-one proving fandom now flows East before West.
IP · Anime
Haikyu!! films
Haikyu!! is the rare franchise that peaked commercially after its manga ended — the 2024 film cleared $100M worldwide and back-catalog sales grew ~50% post-conclusion, evidence that a well-timed theatrical event can reactivate a completed IP rather than merely close it out.
Platform · Platforms
Kakao Entertainment
Kakao Entertainment connects to Kakao and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kling AI
Kling AI connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kuaishou
Kuaishou connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kwai
Kwai connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Retail
Lifestyle retail
Lifestyle retail connects to Miniso and the broader retail story around it.
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Culture · brand
Uniqlo
Uniqlo connects to Fast Retailing, the company behind the stores, basics, and repeat buying habit.
Culture · routine / beauty brands
K-beauty
K-beauty connects to companies built around skincare routines, hero products, and travel retail.
Culture · platform
Weverse
Weverse connects to HYBE, the platform where memberships, merch, content, and fandom access keep moving after the song.
Company · Japan · TYO:7832
Bandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco sits behind toys, anime IP, games, and licensing that turn fandom into everyday consumer products.
Company · China · HKEX:1024
Kuaishou
Kuaishou is China's number-two short-video platform, where livestream selling turned everyday creators into a shopping channel and rewired how goods get sold.
Company · India · NSE:ZEEL
Zee Entertainment
Zee is one of India's largest media networks — the TV channels and ZEE5 streaming that carry Bollywood and regional-language entertainment to a billion viewers and the diaspora.
Company · Japan · TYO:9983
Fast Retailing
Fast Retailing matters because Uniqlo is an everyday consumer habit, not just a stock story.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:035900
JYP Entertainment
JYP is tied to groups that drive albums, tours, subscriptions, merch, and international fan activity.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:041510
SM Entertainment
SM is tied to idol groups, tours, fan clubs, and the long-running system behind some of K-pop's most recognizable acts.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:122870
YG Entertainment
YG connects global K-pop attention to touring, brand deals, fan demand, and artist-centered entertainment revenue.
Company · China · NYSE:BABA
Alibaba
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.
Alibaba · Platforms · NYSE:BABA
The Grammys created an award for Asian pop. BTS said no.
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.
Fast Retailing · Fashion · TYO:9983
Your Uniqlo basics keep you coming back.
This shows up when you go back to Uniqlo for another pack of basics instead of treating the brand like a one-time fashion buy.
NetEase · Streaming · HKEX:9999
Your playlist depends on deals you never see.
NetEase helps explain gaming, music streaming, and online entertainment habits in Chinese consumer culture.
CJ ENM · Entertainment · KOSDAQ:035760
Before the first song drops, H//PE Princess already has a global Warner deal.
A debut deal matters less than whether the group turns into repeat listening, touring, merch, and fandom across markets.
Explainer · Sanrio
Hello Kitty is not just something you buy anymore. Sanrio wants you to play inside the world.
Sanrio shows how character fandom becomes retail, licensing, collabs, parks, and global consumer demand.
Explainer · Amorepacific
K-beauty won the Amazon cart. The real prize is your second bottle.
The first sale matters less than the repeat routine. If a product sticks, the brand can keep winning on replenishment, retail placement, and cross-market demand.